Afghanistan Earthquake: Rescuers search for survivors, thousands injured

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Published on Oct 09, 2023 01:03 pm IST

Afghanistan Earthquake: Rescuers search for survivors, thousands injured

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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks in western Afghanistan have resulted in numerous casualties, with hundreds confirmed dead and at least 2,000 individuals injured. (AP)

Published on Oct 09, 2023 01:03 pm IST

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks in western Afghanistan have resulted in numerous casualties, with hundreds confirmed dead and at least 2,000 individuals injured. (AP)

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It was followed by strong aftershocks, including another one measuring 6.3 half an hour later, , according to the US Geological Survey. (REUTERS)

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It was followed by strong aftershocks, including another one measuring 6.3 half an hour later, , according to the US Geological Survey. (REUTERS)

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At least 2,400 people were killed and many more injured in the quakes, the Taliban administration said.  (REUTERS)

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At least 2,400 people were killed and many more injured in the quakes, the Taliban administration said. (REUTERS)

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Pakistan and Iran offer rescue teams and aid, while China's Red Cross pledges cash relief for earthquake-stricken Afghanistan. (AP)

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Pakistan and Iran offer rescue teams and aid, while China's Red Cross pledges cash relief for earthquake-stricken Afghanistan. (AP)

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In a statement late on Sunday, the U.N. Humanitarian Office put the death toll from the quakes at 1,023, with an additional 1,663 people injured, and more than 500 missing.  (AP)

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In a statement late on Sunday, the U.N. Humanitarian Office put the death toll from the quakes at 1,023, with an additional 1,663 people injured, and more than 500 missing. (AP)

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It said all the homes in the Zindajan district in Herat were destroyed. (AFP)

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It said all the homes in the Zindajan district in Herat were destroyed. (AFP)

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While many buildings in Herat city were minimally impacted, the mediaeval minarets of its famous mosques suffered damage, as evidenced by images shared on social media.(REUTERS)

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While many buildings in Herat city were minimally impacted, the mediaeval minarets of its famous mosques suffered damage, as evidenced by images shared on social media.(REUTERS)

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The tremor struck the western provinces of Herat, Nimroz, Badghis and Farah, and small villages in the provinces are the worst affected, complicating rescue and relief efforts. (AP)

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The tremor struck the western provinces of Herat, Nimroz, Badghis and Farah, and small villages in the provinces are the worst affected, complicating rescue and relief efforts. (AP)

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Since 1920, seven other earthquakes of magnitude 6 or larger have occurred within 250 km of the Oct. 7 earthquake, all within Iran, according to the USGS.  (AP)

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Since 1920, seven other earthquakes of magnitude 6 or larger have occurred within 250 km of the Oct. 7 earthquake, all within Iran, according to the USGS. (AP)

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